{"id":734,"date":"2017-05-24T06:52:03","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T06:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/?p=734"},"modified":"2020-11-13T08:27:09","modified_gmt":"2020-11-13T08:27:09","slug":"best-canadian-apps-for-your-smartphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/best-canadian-apps-for-your-smartphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Canadian Apps for your Smartphone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you have a smartphone, then you\u2019re already familiar with the plethora of apps available on the app store. However, it\u2019s a little bit of a different ballgame if you\u2019re Canadian. Apart from the major apps like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Messenger, there are tons of FREE Canadian apps that will be beneficial if you\u2019re Canadian like me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e17ae36194e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/best-canadian-apps-for-your-smartphone\/#Rocketman\" >Rocketman:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/best-canadian-apps-for-your-smartphone\/#Beck_Taxi\" >Beck Taxi:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/best-canadian-apps-for-your-smartphone\/#Finance\" >Finance:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/best-canadian-apps-for-your-smartphone\/#Flipp\" >Flipp:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/best-canadian-apps-for-your-smartphone\/#Mint\" >Mint:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/best-canadian-apps-for-your-smartphone\/#Checkout51\" >Checkout51:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/best-canadian-apps-for-your-smartphone\/#Lifestyle\" >Lifestyle:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/best-canadian-apps-for-your-smartphone\/#Timmy_Me\" >Timmy Me:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/best-canadian-apps-for-your-smartphone\/#Shoppers_Drug_Mart\" >Shoppers Drug Mart:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/best-canadian-apps-for-your-smartphone\/#1Password\" >1Password:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/best-canadian-apps-for-your-smartphone\/#Kijiji\" >Kijiji:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/best-canadian-apps-for-your-smartphone\/#GreenP\" >GreenP:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/best-canadian-apps-for-your-smartphone\/#News\" >News:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/best-canadian-apps-for-your-smartphone\/#Blog_TO\" >Blog TO:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transportation\"><\/span><strong>Transportation:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting around can be a bit of a hassle if you\u2019re entirely familiar with how the TTC works, or if you\u2019re always struggling to stay on schedule. Here are three apps that will help you organize your time and find a ride to get to where you want to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transit_App\"><\/span><strong>Transit App:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The worst thing in the world is waiting for a bus or a train in the cold. And with how unreliable the TTC is these days, it\u2019s nice to have a couple of different options when choosing how to get around. The transit app was developed to show users the various transportation options available in their city. Using geolocation to map bus, train, and even Uber routes to show the quickest way to get to your destination. Although I haven\u2019t personally used this app, I do have friends that swear by it and have never been disappointed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"338\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image.png 338w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-141x250.png 141w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rocketman\"><\/span><strong>Rocketman:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><br>If you\u2019re an avid user of the TTC, then you already know how frustrating it is when you get to your bus stop, and the bus has left right in front of you. This app will recognize bus and train stops close to you to find when the next available bus or train will arrive. It will not only save you time but we all know how unpredictable the Canadian weather is so spending a little bit of extra time inside and away from the cold will make anyone happier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-2.png 337w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-2-140x250.png 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beck_Taxi\"><\/span><strong>Beck Taxi:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of calling an Uber, why not use the Canadian alternative and call a Beck Taxi instead? Yes, they can be a bit more expensive than Uber, but since we are focusing on Canadian apps specifically for this blog post, I thought I\u2019d mention Beck Taxi. Relatively straightforward app to use and helpful to have on your phone if you aren\u2019t a fan of Uber-like me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-3.png 337w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-3-140x250.png 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finance\"><\/span><strong>Finance:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are tons of free mobile banking apps. However, there are a few that support Apple Pay, so depending on where you do your banking you may or may not have Apple Pay as an option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The banking apps listed below all support Apple Pay:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>RBC Mobile<\/li><li>CIBC Mobile<\/li><li>TD<\/li><li>American Express<\/li><li>Scotiabank<\/li><li>BMO Mobile<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the benefits of banking with the apps listed above is that Apple Pay is supported so that you can input your debit or credit card information and use your phone to pay rather than physically taking out your card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-7.png 337w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-7-140x250.png 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-1.png 337w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-1-140x250.png 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The apps that do not support Apple Pay include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tangerine<\/li><li>PC Financial <\/li><li>HSBC Mobile Services <\/li><li>Vancity Mobile.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I won\u2019t go super in depth about these apps because they are relatively straight forward and depending on what bank you\u2019re with, you\u2019ll only ever need to download that particular app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next few apps aren\u2019t directly related to finance, but they do involve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/save-money-on-your-cell-phone-bill\/\">saving money<\/a> and keeping track of your finances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flipp\"><\/span><strong>Flipp:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an app that organizes flyers from nearby stores so that you can search for coupons and deals at once depending on what you\u2019re looking for. This app is especially useful when buying groceries because of some grocery stores price match. What this basically means, is that if a 10 lb bag of potatoes is on sale for $7 at Wal-Mart, but it costs $10 at Freshco, you can show them the Wal-Mart flyer through this app and get it for $7 without even having to go all the way to Wal-Mart. I highly recommend this app if you\u2019re looking to price-match and find the best deals and coupons. Not only will it save you money but you won\u2019t have to spend time looking through flyers when all of it will be organized straight in the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"548\" height=\"975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-4.png 548w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-4-141x250.png 141w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mint\"><\/span><strong>Mint:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great budgeting app for those who aren\u2019t good with saving their money. It helps you prioritize and spend your money wisely depending on what things you need it for. The app also tracks how you\u2019re spending your money and will tell you when you\u2019re going over your budget. Mint lets you organize your bills, expenses, spending and investments so that you can budget your money better and spend wisely. It can also help you plan your financial goals for each month and pay your bills before they\u2019re due.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-5.png 337w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-5-140x250.png 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checkout51\"><\/span><strong>Checkout51:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canadian app that allows you to earn cashback savings whenever you decide to spend money at your favorite stores. Why not get a reward for going shopping and make some extra cash that can be used elsewhere at the same time? I haven\u2019t personally used the app, but there have been many positive reviews, so it doesn\u2019t hurt to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-9.png 337w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-9-140x250.png 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lifestyle\"><\/span><strong>Lifestyle:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The next few apps will help make your life a little bit easier and help you find the things that you\u2019re looking for. They include apps like Timmy Me, Shoppers Drug Mart, 1Password, and Kijiji.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Timmy_Me\"><\/span><strong>Timmy Me: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a Tim Hortons fan like I am then you know how it feels when you don\u2019t get your large double double early in the morning. Timmy Me will show you the closest Tim Hortons depending on your location so that you can get to your morning coffee quicker. This app also includes linking your Tim\u2019s card with your wallet so that you don\u2019t have to physically take your card out to pay. A must for all Canadians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-6.png 337w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-6-140x250.png 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shoppers_Drug_Mart\"><\/span><strong>Shoppers Drug Mart: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Flipp will most likely have the Shoppers Drug Mart flyer, it\u2019s always helpful having the app around since you can log in with your optimum card and check your account. I find the app more useful than using Flipp because it\u2019s arranged according to each category and you can see where all the deals are depending on what you\u2019re looking for. The app is also integrated with Wallet, so you always have the option of loading your optimum card there and using that to scan while you\u2019re at the store. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-8.png 337w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-8-140x250.png 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1Password\"><\/span><strong>1Password:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a hard time keeping track of the dozens of passwords that you have on a variety of social media accounts, then 1Password is the app for you. It\u2019s a Canadian made password manager that keeps all your passwords hidden safely behind one password which is the only one that you\u2019ll need to remember. I haven\u2019t personally tried this app, but it has gotten a lot of great reviews on the app store. If you\u2019re looking for something to organize your passwords and your accounts, then I\u2019d recommend checking it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-11.png 337w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-11-140x250.png 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kijiji\"><\/span><strong>Kijiji:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canadian version of Craigslist that is now widely used to sell and buy a variety of things. Everything you would ever need from furniture to a phone case. The app is quite handy and like many, let\u2019s you use your location and offers several categories to choose from. In addition to having Craigslist on your phone, I\u2019d recommend downloading this as an alternative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-10.png 337w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-10-140x250.png 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GreenP\"><\/span><strong>GreenP:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Have you ever been frustrated that you always have to go to a parking machine and pay for parking? Well, a new app released by the Toronto Parking Authority allows you to pay for parking directly from your mobile phone either through PayPal or by linking your Credit Card. You also have the option of being alerted when your time is going to expire so that you can pay extra and increase your time or quickly head back to your car before time runs out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-12.png 337w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-12-140x250.png 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"News\"><\/span><strong>News:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be quite hard to get your hands on Canadian News, especially when newspaper subscriptions already cost so much. In addition to that, wasting paper by buying newspapers all the time doesn\u2019t sound like a very good idea, so these apps will help you stay informed and educated about the stuff happening around you. I won\u2019t go in depth about each app because of they essentially all do the same thing. Depending on which newspaper you like to read, you get a vast variety to choose from including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>CBC News<\/li><li>CTV News GO<\/li><li>Globe and Mail<\/li><li>Metro<\/li><li>Toronto Star<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-15.png 337w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-15-140x250.png 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-14.png 337w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-14-140x250.png 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-16.png 337w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-16-140x250.png 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-13.png 337w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-13-140x250.png 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blog_TO\"><\/span><strong>Blog TO: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t consider BlogTO to be a news app only because it offers a variety of other things besides news but it does fall into that general news category. I like to use the app to discover new restaurants, check out free events and stay informed about the stuff going on in my city. Id\u2019 recommend it if you\u2019re always on the lookout for new places to visit and explore in the city of Toronto. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-17.png 337w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-17-140x250.png 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, this short list helps in figuring out what apps to download for your smartphone. If you know of any others that might be helpful to Canadians, leave a comment below and let me know!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a smartphone, then you\u2019re already familiar with the plethora of apps available on the app store. However, it\u2019s a little bit of a different ballgame if you\u2019re Canadian. 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